If they have to open-close it 6000 times to check the backspring heat treatment then late in 2012 :cool:Blerv wrote:Hate being the naysayer but based on Sal's comment in August it's very likely a 2012 model. Very.
A plea to Mr. Glesser.
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Minibear453
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Hi Minibear,
I'm sorry, but it's too early to show anything. The model will continue to be refined for a bit. We'll show the model when the tooling is completed and we have an FRN model to show. That way, the model shown will be the model delivered.
Hi Grejs,
Nothing for this Christmas.
It's been 11 months since the request came in from from the Danes for a special model. A tall task for a small company in Colorado. I spoke with Vox and Anso at the IWA Show in March to create the model. We spoke at great length on what would work.
While Eric and I are capable designers, I didn't feel that we had the local knowledge to create a local model. Vox and Anso said they'd take on the project.
When they showed up at the Blade magazine show in June with a design and a plastic modekl, I must admit I was surprised and pleased. They really got on it. It was also their idea to call the knife "Pingo", which we feel was a good creation for all of the "local" reasons.
We made a rough model in Golden, just to see what we were dealing with, made some minor refinements and the decision to produce it. The knife will be made with our partner in Italy, Fox Knives. Scales will be FRN, (texture like the Squeak) Steel is N690Co. Blade is 3mm thick. We wanted a stout folder. There are plenty of thin, narrow slip joint folders like Victorinox, but nothing quite like the "Pingo". It cannot be opened with one hand, does not lock open and is not "tactical" in appearance.
We will now begin the toling for the injection mold and the tooling for the blade and spring. Sounds simple, but in reality, more difficult, given our standards for detail.
We appreciate the interest and support from the Danes, as well as others that may want the model. We want to create a pocket knife that most Danes would enjoy carrying and using. A high quality design with exceptional materials that is legal and politically correct. A comfortable, safe and reliable cutting tool to serve everyday needs.
The proto (G-10) that I'm carrying doesn't have a clip yet, but it's not a problem just in the pocket. (Production will have a deep pocket wire clip like the Squeak) It cuts well for boxes, paper and food. Vox and Anso did a very nice job on the design.
They felt that a blue or orange would work best. I'd like your opinions. I think we'd like to avoid black (at this time) for this project.
Our thanx to the knife afi's of Denmark for helping us to serve your country.
sal
I'm sorry, but it's too early to show anything. The model will continue to be refined for a bit. We'll show the model when the tooling is completed and we have an FRN model to show. That way, the model shown will be the model delivered.
Hi Grejs,
Nothing for this Christmas.
It's been 11 months since the request came in from from the Danes for a special model. A tall task for a small company in Colorado. I spoke with Vox and Anso at the IWA Show in March to create the model. We spoke at great length on what would work.
While Eric and I are capable designers, I didn't feel that we had the local knowledge to create a local model. Vox and Anso said they'd take on the project.
When they showed up at the Blade magazine show in June with a design and a plastic modekl, I must admit I was surprised and pleased. They really got on it. It was also their idea to call the knife "Pingo", which we feel was a good creation for all of the "local" reasons.
We made a rough model in Golden, just to see what we were dealing with, made some minor refinements and the decision to produce it. The knife will be made with our partner in Italy, Fox Knives. Scales will be FRN, (texture like the Squeak) Steel is N690Co. Blade is 3mm thick. We wanted a stout folder. There are plenty of thin, narrow slip joint folders like Victorinox, but nothing quite like the "Pingo". It cannot be opened with one hand, does not lock open and is not "tactical" in appearance.
We will now begin the toling for the injection mold and the tooling for the blade and spring. Sounds simple, but in reality, more difficult, given our standards for detail.
We appreciate the interest and support from the Danes, as well as others that may want the model. We want to create a pocket knife that most Danes would enjoy carrying and using. A high quality design with exceptional materials that is legal and politically correct. A comfortable, safe and reliable cutting tool to serve everyday needs.
The proto (G-10) that I'm carrying doesn't have a clip yet, but it's not a problem just in the pocket. (Production will have a deep pocket wire clip like the Squeak) It cuts well for boxes, paper and food. Vox and Anso did a very nice job on the design.
They felt that a blue or orange would work best. I'd like your opinions. I think we'd like to avoid black (at this time) for this project.
Our thanx to the knife afi's of Denmark for helping us to serve your country.
sal
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I'm actually rather stunned.
As a Canadian this product is not intended for me, however, it is simply astounding how this product will eventually come to market. A simple request on a forum leads to an interesting discussion, which in turn produces a prototype and a commitment to bring it to market. Add to that the attention to detail (shape, materials, scales, color, and political correctness) and the humility with which all of this was presented...it is so far from the norm that it is almost difficult to comprehend.
Bravo, Team Spyderco.
As a Canadian this product is not intended for me, however, it is simply astounding how this product will eventually come to market. A simple request on a forum leads to an interesting discussion, which in turn produces a prototype and a commitment to bring it to market. Add to that the attention to detail (shape, materials, scales, color, and political correctness) and the humility with which all of this was presented...it is so far from the norm that it is almost difficult to comprehend.
Bravo, Team Spyderco.
Sal's response to this thread is also a good response to another thread here today. I'm very happy and proud to have the Spyderco brand in my pocket :)
Charlie
" Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not one bit simpler."
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" Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not one bit simpler."
[CENTER]"Integrity is being good even if no one is watching"[/CENTER]
Though I am an American, I echo your sentiment in how cool it was that they went from a request to an actual knife! The fact that Spyderco also contacted people with local knowledge and experience, to please the target consumer, also shows how much they care about the end user. Simply stunning how Spyderco took a request and ran with it!White&Nerdy wrote:I'm actually rather stunned.
As a Canadian this product is not intended for me, however, it is simply astounding how this product will eventually come to market. A simple request on a forum leads to an interesting discussion, which in turn produces a prototype and a commitment to bring it to market. Add to that the attention to detail (shape, materials, scales, color, and political correctness) and the humility with which all of this was presented...it is so far from the norm that it is almost difficult to comprehend.
Bravo, Team Spyderco.
I hope the knives will be offered in the States cause I'm in for at least two. :D
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Regarding the colour I would think a discrete blue colour wins over orange, you easily spot a knife with orange handle.
I must admit I had hoped for a small sprint run of g-10 handled knives from Colorado, I don't know what numbers you need to produce them in, but I think selling them in the rest of the world would be necessary to sell enough to make a profit.
I must admit I had hoped for a small sprint run of g-10 handled knives from Colorado, I don't know what numbers you need to produce them in, but I think selling them in the rest of the world would be necessary to sell enough to make a profit.
Thanx much Grejs.
Hi Ngraudal,
Right now, additional models coming out of Golden would be difficult. While we continue to grow our Golden Capacity, the demand increases for the current models.
Eric and I work very closely with all of our makers. I don't think we'd have a problem creating an excellent G-10 version should the demand arise. We selected an FRN version to make the model more affordable to the non knife afi Dane that just wants a good quality, tough, reliable, pocket knife that cuts well.
I agree that a nice blue might be the best package to avoid negative response.
sal
Hi Ngraudal,
Right now, additional models coming out of Golden would be difficult. While we continue to grow our Golden Capacity, the demand increases for the current models.
Eric and I work very closely with all of our makers. I don't think we'd have a problem creating an excellent G-10 version should the demand arise. We selected an FRN version to make the model more affordable to the non knife afi Dane that just wants a good quality, tough, reliable, pocket knife that cuts well.
I agree that a nice blue might be the best package to avoid negative response.
sal
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Definitely would be a nod to Danish politics as well, bunch of babiesMinibear453 wrote:I think it'd look best in bright, "happy" colors. Like a baby blue, salmon, yellow, or lime... and something like that. You know, like colors on a baby's crib?
But I agree, the blue, green or purple of the FFG Delica/Enduras would work well.
I'm very excited about this knife, Sal let me play with the mockup of it at Blade Show. I do have to say I think it would be very nice in G10.